George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.
This collection of killers is trying to shake the will of America. We will not be intimidated.
The enemy in Iraq believes America will run. That's why they are willing to kill innocent civilians, relief workers, coalition troops. America will never run.
In politics, words can haunt you. And this week, two words are haunting the White House -- 'mission accomplished.'
The 'Mission Accomplished' sign, of course, was put up by the members of the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying that their mission was accomplished.
We're working closely with those countries to let them know that we expect them to enforce borders, prevent people from coming across borders, if in fact we catch them doing that.
The strategy remains the same. The tactics to respond to, more suiciders driving cars will alter on the ground.
Today in Washington, the president spoke about the violence in Iraq. But he also spoke about progress on the ground.
Sixty-one percent of 18 to 24-year-olds surveyed by Harvard University's Institute of Politics approve of the job that George Bush is doing.